Kinyatti v Republic [1984] KECA 78 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 78
- Citation
- [1984] KECA 78 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 1984
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court at NairobiCoramKneller JA, Chesoni & Nyarangi Ag JJA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed except for the first ground, which is upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with being in possession of a seditious publication, contrary to section 57(2) of the Penal Code, and was convicted by the Chief Magistrate. He appealed on grounds of transfer of cases, admission of hearsay evidence, and finding of possession.
Issues
- grounds for transfer of cases
- admission of hearsay evidence
- finding of possession
Reasoning
The court held that the Chief Magistrate did not err in transferring the case, that hearsay evidence was not improperly admitted, and that the appellant was found to be in possession of the seditious publication.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed except for the first ground
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code (Cap 3)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 31)
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